Programmikood

Programmikood, often referred to as source code, is a set of instructions written in a specific programming language that tells a computer what to do. It is the fundamental building block of all software applications, from simple scripts to complex operating systems. Programmikood is human-readable, meaning a programmer can understand and modify it, but it must be translated into a machine-readable format by a compiler or interpreter before a computer's central processing unit (CPU) can execute it.

Programming languages provide a structured way to write these instructions. Common examples include Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript, each with its own syntax and set of rules. Programmikood can range from a few lines to millions of lines, depending on the complexity of the software. Developers write and maintain programmikood, often working collaboratively on larger projects. The process of writing programmikood is known as programming or coding, and it involves designing, writing, testing, and debugging. Errors in programmikood, known as bugs, can cause software to malfunction or crash, and a significant part of software development involves finding and fixing these bugs. The ultimate goal of programmikood is to create functional and efficient software that meets specific requirements.